Kimani Ichung'wah

Palace Intrigues
Mohammed VI, Michael Randrianirina, William Ruto, Félix Tshisekedi

Intrigues big and small: every Thursday, Africa Intelligence takes a peek into the corridors of power in Africa and beyond.

MoroccoChinese ambassador receives a royal snub

MadagascarThe Parisian pro-"Michael" support group holds its first bash

KenyaWilliam Ruto steers his advisers clear of infighting

DRCBehind the dismissal of subcontracting regulatory authority boss

Kenya
Business community in the central region treads carefully amid rising tensions

With 18 months to go before the next presidential election, senior figures in the private sector, along with political and traditional leaders, are keen to avoid any direct confrontation with the head of state's camp in order to safeguard the region's economic interests.

Kenya
William Ruto criss-crosses the country in advance of crucial by-elections

The 20 or so local elections and by-elections are a full-scale test for the government, which has been plagued by demonstrations for over a year.

Kenya
Government changes tack on controversial land reform

National Assembly majority leader Kimani Ichung'wah was persuaded by a number of officials from central Kenya to withdraw, on 9 April, his proposed Land Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2023.

Kenya
Ruling party worried as maverick MP makes headway in Central Province

Gathoni Wamuchomba is a vocal critic of current reforms of the tea and coffee sectors even though she is a member of Kenya's governing coalition. Yet as she gains popularity on the ground, party bigwigs are fretting.

Palace Intrigues
Ali Bongo, William Ruto, Nasser Bourita

Intrigues big and small: every Tuesday, Africa Intelligence takes a peek into the corridors of power in Africa and beyond.

Gabon the untold story behind Ali Bongo's distress call

Kenya Kenyatta's confidant's support for Ruto goes down badly

Morocco Bourita resumes talks with the French ambassador